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How to remove $WINDOWS.~Q file after repair install

Windows 7 crashes on startup. Can't restore, repair or repair installAll of a sudden, my computer crashes every time when starting up the computer. When it gets to the "Windows" screen with the small moving dots that form the windows logo, it crashes just as they start their animation.
I've tried using Startup Repair, as well as command line repair (possibly the...

General Discussion

Windows 7 Repair Install screen black before install finishedHi all
Half way through the Windows 7 Repair install the monitor drivers seem to have corrupted. The screen works fine up to the Windows logo on a black background, then the screen goes dead.
Everything is still working underneath, key presses seem to affect the hard disk, caps lock works,...

Windows update fails to install IE10 after repair installI did a repair install of W7 Ult. x64 SP1. Applied all updates, but if fails to install IE10 update :
(as you see it is a dutch version).
If have run sure & sfc /scannow. Both report no problems.
CBS files are attached.
Please help ?

Windows Updates & Activation

How to remove/unmount iso install file from USB stickAmateur alert!
I reinstalled win 7, downloaded the install iso file and mounted/ran it from usb stick. Successfully.
But now the usb stick cant be used for anything else. Content wont be deleted. Is there a guide somewhere to unmount/delete the content so the usb can be used for "normal"...

Hardware & Devices

How do I remove ALL Windows Updates? Repair Install sayMy sys is newerI know I "can" do this manually for each one listed in Installed Updates via the Programs and Features tool. but that will take forever.
I'm looking for a quicker automated way to uninstall all updates.
Before you ask why i want to do such a thing - I am trying to do an In Place repair...